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Pharma Grade Palmitic Acid Powder from Japan

Pharmaceutical grade palmitic acid powder meets USP/EP standards with <0.1% impurities, classified under HTS 2915.70.0110 as pure saturated monocarboxylic acid. Used as excipient in tablet formulations and emulsion stabilizers in injectables.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include Drug Master File (DMF) reference and GMP certificate for pharma imports

• Heavy metal content (<10ppm) and microbial limits must be documented for CBP review

• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg; pharma grade typically requires smaller, controlled containers